Unit Secretary - Med Surg Day New Iberia, LA Job at Kaizen Lab Inc. in New Iberi

Overview

IMB Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is hiring to advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We have cared for the community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Unit Secretary - Med Surg, who under the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the Chief Nursing Officer, interacts with patients and other staff to ensure that the unit runs efficiently.

The unit secretary is responsible for ordering supplies, answering telephones, communicating pertinent information to other departments, entering orders in the computer system, placing labs on charts, and generally taking orders off in an efficient and timely manner.

Education

• High School diploma.

Training/Experience

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Principal Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and, in collaboration with other disciplines, initiates education as appropriate for the age of the patient.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plans.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.